Millwright
Handbook for Millwright
Apprentices
Instructor: Kees Cooper
phone: (250) 923-9756
email: kees.cooper@nic.bc.ca
September 2010
Campbell River Campus
handbook for Millwright Apprentices
2010
Table of contents
Welcome To Millwright Training ______________ 4
Welcome to the CR Campus____________________5
Program Information _________________________ 6
Training Schedule _____________________________ 8
Personal Equipment List ______________________ 9
Learning Resources (Book List) _______________9
Program profile _______________________________10
Math Review ____________________________________11
Campus Hours _________________________________ 17
Dogwood Campus Map _________________________ 18
Campus Services ______________________________ 19
Student Services ______________________________ 21
Student Rights & Responsibilities_____________ 22
Housing ________________________________________ 24
Key Dates ______________________________________ 24
Library ________________________________________ 25
Bookstore ____________________________________ 26
Cafeteria ______________________________________ 27
Concession ___________________________________ 28
Bus Service ____________________________________ 29
Vigar Campus Map _____________________________ 29
Quadra Island Ferry ___________________________ 30
EI Office Map __________________________________ 31
Emergency Numbers ___________________________ 32
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Welcome to Millwright Technical Training
at NIC
Thank you for your application to Millwright Apprenticeship Training at North Island
College. We look forward to having you study with us!
Our goal is to help you become the best Millwright you can. While we recognize your
initial concern may be just to pass each year and your final Interprovincial Exam, our
desire is for you to learn the required skills and knowledge of the trade so well, that
writing the exams is not the barrier they may first appear to be. If your goal is to fully
understand the whys of the trade, and not to focus on memorizing responses to exam
questions, you will have taken a first key step to success. By taking this approach you
will find that writing exams will be much easier as you will understand more completely
the situations you face and will know how to apply your knowledge in a more
comprehensive way.
We hope you will look at your apprenticeship as four years continuous of learning: not
as 4 – seven week periods of cramming for exams. NIC is committed to working with
our Program Advisory Committees to continually assess our training programs to
ensure you are receiving the best training possible. We are also committed to working
together to ensure you are receiving the training in the workplace that will prepare you
in advance of your next period of Technical Training.
You may find that your in school training periods are very intense, especially because of
the quantity of reading you will be required to do. The more you read prior to coming to
class and the more you have experienced in your workplace relevant to the parts of the
trade to be studied in your next session, the more meaningful you will find your time in
class. Again, this approach will help you gain a more complete understanding of the
topics being studied.
The information in this package is intended to help you become familiar with what you
will study, how to prepare for school and to provide you with information about NIC’s
services. It includes a math self-test, which you can use to assess your current abilities
in math and if needed, information about where and how to get help. Also included is a
list of materials you will require for your sessions and a list of topics for each year.
We look forward to helping you learn your trade and successfully complete your
apprenticeship.
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Welcome to the Campbell River Campus of
North Island College!
Faculty, Staff and Administration are delighted you have chosen to study at North Island
College and hope your studies are both challenging and rewarding for you.
This Handbook is designed to assist you and to help you become familiar with the many
services and facilities available to you on the Campbell River Campus.
Given the short time frame for Apprenticeship Technical Training, the amount of material you
must learn during your classes requires that you are on top of your studies from the first day,
and that you keep up with homework assignments. If you need help to do so, please ask for
assistance right away. In addition to your instructor, NIC also provides a range of services
including help with Math or Reading, which can be tailored directly to your in-class
requirements. Contact information to access this assistance is described in this handbook.
All who work at the Campbell River Campus are committed to your success and are available
to answer any questions you may have.
Our desire is to continuously improve what we do to ensure you receive the best possible
training. To this end, please let us know about ways in which you believe we can improve our
service to you.
We hope your time at North Island College will be successful and does form the solid
foundation required as you advance in your trade.
Sincerely,
Don Gillingham
Dean, Trades, Technical & Tourism Programs
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NIC MILLWRIGHT APPRENTICESHIP
TECHNICAL TRAINING
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Advisory Committee
The Millwright Apprenticeship Training Program at North Island College is directed by an
active Program Advisory Committee (PAC), with representatives from Cascadia Forest Products,
Catalyst Paper, Mount Washington Resort, NVI Mining, Pope & Talbot (Harmac) and Quinsam
Coal. The overall purpose of this Committee is to provide advice to North Island College to
help ensure program quality and relevance. Its key functions are to:
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Help to ensure that learning outcomes / course competencies and objectives continue to
meet both the requirements of the workplace and the National Occupational Standards
(Red Seal);
Identify, and advise about desired practices and training emphasis that will help to ensure
the effectiveness of program graduates in the workplace;
Assist in the annual college program review process;
Act as the voice of industry in communicating millwright training requirements to NIC,
the ITA and the community.
Program Outline
Training follows the current BC Program Outline for Millwright, which was last revised by the
Province in 2009.
Learning Materials
The accuracy of some of the learning materials available for your training remains a concern.
The historical resource for Millwright Apprenticeship Training in this province has been the BC
Millwright Manual. However, as this Manual is now dated, and is deemed not adequate in some
content areas, all the BC Colleges and Institutes currently offering Millwright currently use the
Alberta Learning Guides as the primary resource materials. However, it is important to note that
there also continue to be some inaccuracies in these materials. Consequently, at NIC we
supplement the Alberta Learning Guides by continuing to use the BC Millwright Manual in
some content areas, and also use the IPT books for other topic areas.
With this range of resources you may find contrasting approaches or points of view, and in some
cases, inaccuracies. As this has the potential to lead to frustration it is important that you
continue to point these inconsistencies out to your instructor. Where different authors appear to
take different approaches to describing a situation, it is equally important to recognize that there
is not always only a single way to solve a problem. Where these different approaches are noted,
they should be used as points for classroom discussion, so be sure to raise them with your
instructor.
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This process of comparing and contrasting different approaches to a problem generally result in
you gaining a far better understanding of the underlying concept and consequently, how to apply
what you learn in the variety of situations you will experience in the workplace.
Your instructor will also contact Alberta Learning to advise them errors in the Guides so that we
can continue to improve the accuracy of these publications.
Preparation for School
You will find that if you look at your apprenticeship training period as four years of continuous
learning, rather than 4 – seven week blocks of technical training, you will benefit tremendously
throughout your apprenticeship. While neither the ITA nor NIC impose specific prerequisites
for entry to technical training, you will find that you will be more successful if your abilities in
mathematics, reading and writing are at a sufficient level.
To assist you to determine your readiness for College, a Math Self Test is included with this
document. The successful completion of these questions should indicate your readiness for the
types of problems you will be required to solve within your training program.
If you have difficulty successfully completing the math self test you are advised to undertake
additional study prior to attending College. While attending college you will then be more able
to concentrate on the content areas being learned, rather than having to spend significant time
working on your math skills or reading comprehension.
Your first step is to have your current knowledge of both Math and English assessed at a
College. This can be done through any campus of NIC, on-line through NIC, or at any other
post-secondary College or Institute. The professionals who provide these assessments can best
advise you about recommended review or upgrading that is available to assist you. At NIC we
recognize that Mathematics has often been a barrier for many and consequently offer flex
programming that if you desire, will enable you to learn only those elements that will help you
succeed in your required studies. Our intention is not to bog you down in another Math class!
Trade Skills
Your employer has a key responsibility to ensure you apply and practice all trade skills in the
workplace. You should work out a plan with your employer to ensure you have opportunity to
practice all trade related skills listed in the Program Outline, relevant to the next period of
technical training in which you will enrol. Prior hands-on experience in the content areas you
will study will be very helpful as you will find the material much more meaningful when you
discuss in class.
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NIC MILLWRIGHT APPRENTICESHIP
TRAINING SCHEDULE
For the most up-to-date apprenticeship schedules please visit the
Trades Training Consortium of British Columbia at
www.tradestrainingbc.ca.
Note: North Island College reserves the right to cancel any class or
change posted dates.
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PERSONAL PROTECTION AND
CLASSROOM SUPPLY LIST
The following Personal Protective Equipment and Classroom Supplies are required:
PERSONAL PROTECTION
COVERALLS
STEEL TOE SAFETY BOOTS (SHOES)
SAFETY GLASSES
HARD HAT
GENERAL USE GLOVES
WELDING GLOVES
WELDING GOGGLES
WELDING FACE SHIELD
FACE SHIELD
Level required for
All levels
All levels
All levels
All levels
All levels
Level 1 & 2
Level 1 & 2
Level 1 & 2
Optional
CLASSROOM SUPPLIES
CALCULATOR: TEXAS INSTRUMENTS TI-30
HB2 PENCILS
BLUE PEN
RED PEN
HIGHLITE MARKER
PLASTIC RULE – 12”
NOTE PAPER
2” BINDERS
4” BINDERS
TEXT BOOKS AND LEARNING GUIDES FOR THE
LEVEL (see list on next page)
All levels
All levels
All levels
All levels
All levels
All levels
All levels
All levels
All levels
All levels
1pr
1pr
1pr
1
1pr
1pr
1pr
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
Please note Classroom Supplies are available for purchase at the NIC Bookstore.
LEARNING RESOURCES – 2010-2011
All text books and Classroom Supplies are available through the North Island College bookstore.
For the most recent book list please contact the bookstore at 250-923-9705 or conduct a book
search via the following link:
http://www.nic.bc.ca/services/campusinfo/book_search.aspx
** Note that some texts are used in all levels and do not need to be purchased each term as
long as the student owns them.**
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Program Profile
Level 1
Level 2
Tools
Trade Science
Work Practices
Cut, Fit and Fabricate
Install Equipment
Trade Science
Power Transmissions
Cut, Fit and Fabricate
Install Equipment
Lubricants, Seals and Bearings
Fluid Power
Level 4
Level 3
Pumps
Fluid Power
Power Transmissions
Install Equipment
Material Handling Systems
Prime Movers
Trade Science
Fluid Power
Work Practices
Install Equipment
Compressors
Operational Equipment
Effectiveness
For more detailed program profile information visit:
http://www.itabc.ca/AssetFactory.aspx?did=389
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Math Review for Millwright Apprentices
The following questions are for you to self-assess your current knowledge of math and to inform you
whether you are prepared for the types of questions you will be required to complete as part of your
apprenticeship technical training. Use these questions as a self-test by completing the questions on your
own, without looking at the answers provided. To ensure you assess yourself as accurately as possible,
do not use a calculator. If you cannot answer all the questions below, you should seek assistance prior
to coming to your technical training session. While additional help is available while you are in school,
it will be to your benefit to undertake this study prior to schooling, especially as you will find the
workload will be quite heavy as it is. The intention is to ensure you understand how to apply these types
of questions.
1.
Addition
a) 2.027 + 16.6 +153 =
b) 326.008 + 13 3/8 + 4 1/4 =
c) 5/8 + 3/4 + 13/16 =
d) 14 3/10 + 8 7/15 + 6 9/20 + 2 17/30 =
2.
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Subtraction
a) 523 - 34.08 =
b) 0.065 - 0.0007 =
c) 1/3 – ¼ =
3.
Multiplication and Division
a) 99 X 8 =
b) 807 X 12.2 =
c) 10.08 x 6 2/5 =
d) 24 ÷ 5 =
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e) 192.8 ÷ 12.05 =
f) 10212 ÷ 222 =
4.
g) Divide 12 ¾ by 8 =
________________
h) (2 x 5/6) x (6 ÷ 7/10) =
________________
Decimals
a)
Express 1/8 as a decimal
b)
Express 60% as a decimal
c)
Express 1 5/8 as a decimal
d)
Express 900 / 320 in its lowest terms
e)
What is he lowest common denominator of the fractions
¼, 1/5, & 1/6 ?
________________
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f) 1/3 + ¼ =
g) 31/5 + 11/3 =
h) Change 3.4 into a fraction
5.
Percentage
a) What is 4.5% of 1200
b) What percentage of 80 is 16
c)
Express 60% as a fraction
d) Express 152.6 as a percentage.
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6. Algebra
a) If a= 2, b=5, c= 4, x = 3, and y = .5 or ½ calculate the following:
i) 2by =
________________
ii) 2a(cy + bc) =
________________
iii) a² - y²=
________________
iv) 8ac + 5 ax =
________________
b) Simplify these terms
i) a + (b + a) =
________________
ii) 5a – (a – b) =
________________
iii) 8ab – (2ab – 2a²) =
________________
c) Solve for x
i) 5x + 10 + 4x = 100
x=_______________
ii) ax + b = cx + d
x=_______________
iii) E = IR
I=
________________
R=
________________
c) How many 2 ½” lengths of rod can be cut from a length that is 31” long, assuming there is
no waste from cutting?
7.
Geometry, Area & Volume
a) What is the area of a room that is 5 m wide and 8 m long?
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b) What is the area of the end of a 2” diameter shaft?
c)
If the diameter of a circle is 102 cm, what is the radius?
d)
If the radius of a circle is 27 cm what is the diameter?
e)
If the circumference of a circle is 88 cm what is its diameter?
f)
What is the volume of a box that measures 2.5 m wide x 2.75 m long x 1.2 m high?
g)
A concrete machine base measures 6 m x 8.5m x .6m. What is the volume of concrete in
the base?
h)
If one cubic foot equals 6.23 gallons, how many gallons will be held in a tank of 26 2/3
cubic foot capacity?
i) What is the inside diameter of a pipe that has a wall thickness of 3/16” and an outside
diameter of 2 in. ?
j) What is the circumference of a 12 foot diameter tank. (Round to 2 decimal places.)
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8.
Ratio & Proportion
a) Brazing rod contains approx. 3/5 copper. What percentage of the rod is copper?
b) A mill employs 24 millwrights of whom 5 are apprentices. What percentage of all the
millwrights are apprentices?
c) A journeyperson welder can weld 120 lengths of pipe in a 40 hour week. The apprentice
can weld one pipe every half hour. What is the ratio of the journeyperson’s rate of work
to that of the apprentice?
d) What is the ratio of the speed of a gear A to the speed of a gear B, if gear A turns at 120
revolutions per minute and gear B turns at 18 revolutions per second?
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Answers to Math Review
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
a)
b)
c)
d)
171.627
343.633
2.1875
31 47/60
6.
a)
a) 488.92
b) 0.0643
c) 1 1/12
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
792
9845.4
64.512
4.8
16
46
1 19/32
14 2/7
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
0.125
.60
1.625
2 13/16
60
7/12
4 8/15
3 2/5
a)
b)
c)
d)
54
20 %
3/5
15260%
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b)
c)
7.
8.
i) 5
ii) 88
iii) 3 ¾ or 3.75
iv) 94
i) 2a + b
ii) 4a + b
2
iii) 6ab + 2a
i) x=10
ii) x = (d-b)/(a-c)
2
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
40 m (square meters)
2
3.1416”
a)
b)
c)
d)
60%
21% (rounded off)
3 to 2
1:9
51 cm
54 cm
28 cm (rounded off)
3
8.25 m (cubed meters)
3
30.6 m (cubed meters)
166.13 gallons
1 5/8”
37.7 ft
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Campbell River Campus
Hours of operation
Note: The following are general hours of operation of the Campus. Your instructor
will provide you with a specific timetable for your course.
MAIN CAMPUS
1685 SOUTH DOGWOOD STREET
CAMPBELL RIVER, BC
V9W 8C1
Phone: 923-9700
A map of the campus is included on the page following.
VIGAR ROAD
2780 VIGAR ROAD
CAMPBELL RIVER, BC
V9W 6A3
Phone: 923-9794
(HEAVY DUTY & COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANICS, MACHINE SHOP, AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN,
COASTAL ADVENTURE TOURISM AND CONTRACT TRAINING,)
Hours of Operation – Effective September 7th 2010
Reception
923-9700
923-9703 Fax
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
M-F
Library
923-9787
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
M-TH
F
Registration
923-9701
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am – 6:00 pm
M, T, TH & F
W
Vigar Rd
Centre
923-9794
8:30 am – 3:00 pm
8:30 am – 11:30 am
M-TH
F
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main (Dogwood) campus
Millwright classroom
D202
“D” WING –Electrical, Electronics, Millwright, Plumbing, Shops & Classrooms
“E” WING – Automotive, & Welding Shops & Classrooms
“A” WING – Reception and Administration
“B” WING – Secondary School
“C” WING – Student Services & Classrooms
“G” WING – Secondary School
CAFETERIA – Lower Level
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Campus Services
ATM MACHINE
Located around the corner from the Bookstore.
COMPUTER ACCESS
Library - Available during normal operating hours for word processing and library catalogue searches.
Computer Labs C201 – Schedules for these labs will be posted on the doors of these rooms.
The use of the computer labs will be subject to the availability of lab monitors and space.
DAYCARE
The Pacific Care Society (child care resource and referral services) provides information and referrals
for any parents seeking child care. Their toll-free number is 1-888-480-CARE. Pamphlets about this
agency are available in Student Services.
In addition, our beautiful Forest Circle Child Care Centre, an on-site Daycare facility, is available for
students with children. For further information please contact Judi Malcolm at 923-4440.
FOOD SERVICES
Cafeteria Service – (breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner): North Island College Professional Cook
Training Program provides cafeteria service (grill service, subs, soups, hot entrees, wraps, desserts
and daily specials) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily. In addition, fine dining is available on Thursday
and Friday evenings.
Snack Bar - The Java Mon Concession, located in the Trades Wing (D 222) will be open from 7:30
am to 3:00 pm daily.
LEARNING ASSISTANCE
If you are having difficulty with your studies, the first step is to always ask your instructor for help. In
addition, a range of additional opportunities for assistance are available to you. These include:
Flex classes: These are held in the afternoons and evenings. You can sign up for additional
help with Math or English, specific to the work in your course. Ask your
instructor or anyone in Student Services about assessment testing to access
these supports.
Learning Accommodations: If you have a learning disability, a range of accommodations can
be made for you. If you are not sure whether you have a disability, the Access
for Students with Disabilities Department provides assessment services.
Contact student services at 923-9700 to book an appointment to discuss
accommodations or assessment.
LOST AND FOUND
Located at the North Island College Reception desk.
NIC STUDENT UNION
Office located north of the bookstore – G105. Phone: 923-9778
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PARKING
There is no fee for parking on campus, but there are a few rules to obey. Parking is available in any
unmarked parking space. The most convenient place to park is in the area off the end of D-Wing (turn
to your right immediately after entering from Dogwood St.) There is not an excess of parking spaces.
However, those who arrive early tend not to have any problems finding a space. Parking is not
permitted in the Trades compound, or in areas with specific designation. Please respect the following
parking areas:
Parking for those with disabilities - reserved for students or employees with disabilities
- must display an appropriate parking sticker
Red curb - no stopping
- this is a bus zone and must be kept clear at all times
Service vehicles only - reserved for service vehicles (e.g. maintenance, courier services)
Yellow curb - no parking
- these areas must be kept clear for buses and emergency vehicles
Staff Parking only – reserved for North Island College and Timberline Secondary employees
NOTE: Additional parking is available on Rockland Road and Hilchey Road. Please watch for
parking areas restricted by time (e.g. 3 hour limit).
VEHICLES ILLEGALLY PARKED WILL BE TOWED AT THE OWNER’S EXPENSE
If your vehicle is towed, please call 923-8111 or 287-2161. Towing charge is approximately $90.00.
Vehicles will be towed to #2 – 1893 Coulter Road, Campbell River
PHOTOCOPYING
The photocopier for student use is located in the library. The cost is .15 per copy.
STUDENT MAIL PICK-UP
Marked assignments and other material can be picked up at the College Reception desk, which is open
Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You will be required to show identification.
STUDENT STUDY ROOMS
A totally quiet student study room has been established in A 232. Access to this space is through the
Library.
Group study space is available in the Library.
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STUDENT SERVICES STAFF
Michelle Hume, Counselor
Brooke Macintosh, Educational/Financial Aid Advisor
Laura Johnston, Aboriginal Education Advisor
Sandra Billard, Admissions Advisor
Carol Matheson, Admissions Assistant
Tara Idiens, Registration Assistant
Theresa Kretzschmar, Registration Assistant
Darlene Ramm, Registration Assistant
Catherine Peters, Service for Students with Disabilities
Marie Ducharme, Learning Specialist
Kathy Kelm, Assessment Clerk
Lee-Ann Bainbridge – Assistant Registrar
Treena Nadon – Employment Service Advisor
SERVICES WE PROVIDE
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Admissions
Assessment Testing
Awards and Bursary Program
Career Search Information
Crisis Counselling
Educational Advising
Financial Aid Information & Advising
Housing Bulletin Board
Job Postings
Registration
Services to Students with Disabilities
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STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
North Island College is committed to consistent and appropriate decision making through the
development, maintenance and review of College policies and procedures. Policies and procedures are
for the guidance of College employees and students. The complete NIC Policy Manual is available for
viewing on the NIC website at www.nic.bc.ca
The following summary provides an overview of some key policies that may influence your studies while
at North Island College:
a. Academic Progress (See North Island College Policy, #3-01)
Students who are considered by the instructor to be at risk for not meeting the learning outcomes
of a particular course or program may be required to undergo a performance review. At the end
of the review period the student’s ongoing status in the course or program will be determined.
Each program area will establish and communicate in writing the learning outcomes and
performance criteria required to successfully complete the course or program.
b. Student Conduct (See North Island College Policy #3-06)
All members of the North Island College community have the right to work and study in an
environment where they feel safe and are treated with respect. All members are responsible for
creating and upholding a safe and respectful learning environment. Students are expected to
behave responsibly, with due consideration for the setting, and to respect the rights of all
members of the college community.
The College reserves the right to take appropriate actions, including legal action or suspension
(under the authority of the College and Institute Act), when student behaviour conflicts with these
expectations.
Students have a responsibility to become informed about college policies and to ensure their
academic and personal conduct does not adversely affect the learning environment.
c. Attendance and Performance in Courses and Programs
As per NIC Policy #3-19 Attendance and Performance in Courses and Programs, the following
standards apply for Apprenticeship Technical Training (ATT) Classes:
Apprentices/Students are expected to attend every technical training class and to be ready for
class prior to the posted start time each day. ATT classes are intensive sessions and require full
participation and engagement by all students. When you are absent you will miss information
and important concepts that may not arise again at any other time during your apprenticeship.
Often these may be concepts that are fundamental to understanding other elements you will be
learning in future years.
Student absences tend to slow the pace and disrupt others’ learning. It is not the expectation of
instructors to put in extra time to help you learn what you may have missed, nor is it fair to delay
progression of others in your class by asking questions about information you would know if you
had been present.
No more than 3 unauthorized days absent will be permitted in an ATT class. Each late
arrival or early departure will count as ½ day unauthorized absences. Your instructor may assign
a grade of ‘F’ if you exceed this maximum.
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If you have extraordinary reasons why you must be absent from class, notify and discuss with
your instructor well in advance.
d. Human Rights (North Island College Policy #2-08)
North Island College is committed to the principle that all members of the College community
have the right to work and study in an environment which is free from harassment. The College
does not condone and will not tolerate harassing behaviour which may undermine the dignity,
self-esteem, or productivity of any student or employee, and will make every reasonable effort to
ensure that no employee or student will be subjected to harassing behaviour.
The College considers any form of harassment of an individual involved in College activities to
be a serious violation of that individual’s fundamental rights. Such a violation is a serious
offence which may be subject to a range of resolutions including, in certain circumstances,
disciplinary measures up to and including expulsion in the case of a student, or termination in the
case of an employee.
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Housing
Off-campus housing lists are available through three principle sources:
1. The Trades, Technical and Tourism Division maintains a list of suites, B & Bs, and
Room and Board accommodations. This list is developed for use by apprentices only.
The list can be located on the Apprenticeship Training web-page of the NIC website:
http://www.nic.bc.ca/PDF_docs/departments/HousingList.pdf
2. Members of the community also post similar types of accommodations on the notice
board in the hallway across from the entrance to Student Services on the Campbell
River Campus.
3. In addition, there are a variety of commercial motel accommodations available. Please
check in the local yellow pages.
4. Accommodations may also be found in the local newspapers: Campbell River Mirror
and the Courier Islander.
Key dates – 2010/2011
North Island College is closed for all Statutory Holidays. If you are normally required to work on these
days you may be required to make arrangements with your employer.
Holidays
Oct. 11
Thanksgiving, College closed
Nov. 11
Remembrance Day, College closed
Dec. 25–Jan 3 Christmas Break, College closed
Apr. 22 & 25
Good Friday & Easter Monday, College closed
May 23
Victoria Day, College closed
July 1
Canada Day, College closed
Aug. 1
BC Day, College closed
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LIBRARY SERVICES
Campbell River Campus and Timberline Secondary School share a joint library facility with a central circulation
desk but separate book collections, computer catalogues, and study areas.
Library orientations are scheduled during September, October and January. Check for times at the
circulation desk. Please register in advance. Handouts on the use of all services are available.
Effective Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Library Hours:
Monday to Thursday
Friday
Library Staff:
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Library Assistant: Diane Newman
Library Assistant: Eleanor Chadwick
NIC Library Offers:
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Collection of: books, video/dvd, magazines & journals
•
Access to BC University & Public Library Catalogues
•
Inter-Library Loans
•
Full text journal articles & databases
•
Computers for word processing and internet access
•
Photocopying - self serve at 15 cents a page
•
Library orientations
•
Research and information guides
•
Reciprocal borrowing with Timberline Secondary School
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Community borrowing
•
Printing – 10 cents per page
•
Pick-up student photo ID cards in the library
Loan Periods:
• General Collection - 2 weeks
• Reserve Articles – 2 hours
• Reserve Books – 1-7 days or In Library Use
• Periodicals - In Library Use Only
• Reference - In Library Use Only
• Videos/DVDs – 3 days
OVERDUE LIBRARY FINES
.25 cents/day regular loans
$1.00/day inter-library loans &
video/dvd’s
$1.00/hour reserve articles
$5.00/day other reserve items
Replacement & processing
charges will be levied for lost &
damaged books.
If a student card has not been issued, a current Registration receipt may be presented as an alternative. You are
responsible for all materials borrowed on your card and failure to return them will result in a suspension of
borrowing privileges. Your student record will also be flagged preventing release of transcripts and registration in
further courses.
For the most current information visit our website at
Visit our website at http://library.nic.bc.ca
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NORTH ISLAND COLLEGE
Campbell River  Comox Valley  Port Alberni
READY WHEN
YOU ARE
From the NIC web site
(http://www.nic.bc.ca)
follow the Student
Services/Bookstore link
to view online book lists,
current prices 1, and our
refund policy.

Our Commitment
Every possible effort is
made to ensure the
availability of all required
texts no later than two
weeks prior to the
commencement of classes.
Should publications be
delayed, notification will
be posted in the bookstore.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Campbell River
Campus
Phone: (250) 923-9705
Monday – Friday
9:00 –4:00 p.m.
Comox Valley Campus
Phone: (250) 334-5013
Monday – Friday
9:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Campus stores are open from
mid-August through the end
of June to provide learners and
other members of the College
community with convenient,
on-site access to a wide
variety of products and
services.
Reference Titles
Stationery & Supplies
Phone: (250) 724-8720
Calculators,
Computer Disks, Batteries
Monday - Thursday
9:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Closed 11:30 - Noon
Art Supplies
Port Alberni Campus

Campus stores
revenue contributes
to the provision of
additional NIC
services to learners.
More Than
Textbooks!
Friday
10:30 – 1:00 p.m.
SUMMER HOURS
CAMPBELL RIVER AND PORT
ALBERNI STORES ARE
CLOSED
End of June– mid- August
Snacks
Gifts
NIC “Logo” Clothing,
Coffee mugs, etc.
COMOX VALLEY STORE
OPEN
End of June – mid-August
Monday – Thursday
10:30 – 2:00
1
*prices subject to change
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North Island College
Professional Cook program
Welcomes you!
Our Campus Cafeteria is open
Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm
The Cafeteria is operated by the Professional Cook Students
at North Island College and our friendly staff members Jo Watson,
Lonnie Howat and Melody White
Items offered are freshly prepared daily.
Below are some of our menu items:
Full Breakfast
Deli Subs – made to order
Hot Entrées
Daily Specials
Short Order
Salads
Daily Made Soups
Fresh made Bread
Delicious Desserts
Wide section of Beverages
The Cafeteria takes all major credit cards and debit cards or you can purchase
our prepaid gift card (no start up fee and its reloadable). See staff for details.
The Cafeteria holds special events throughout the year featuring
Theme Buffets and Special Event Catering.
Contact Jo Watson @ 923-9745 for further information for daytime bookings or
Jonelle Knowles for evening bookings.
For that special evening out, we also have fine dining Thursday and Friday night
in our Third Course Bistro. The Bistro is run by our Level Two Professional
Cook students and service is provided by Tourism and Hospitality.
Contact the Third Course Bistro @ 923-9708 for more information.
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Java mon concession
Located just behind the media room in “D” wing of the
Timberline and North Island College building is the student
lounge and concession Java Mon. All students and staff can
expect a warm welcome from Liz from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm
daily.
The Java Mon provides a full line of hot and cold beverages
including specialty coffees such as mochas and cappuccinos, a
wide variety of teas, juice, sodas, and bottled waters.
The Java Mon is also the place to come for your early morning
snack featuring fresh baked that day, scones, muffins, cookies and
strudels, plus a lot more.
Hungry at lunch? Java Mon has Little Caesar’s Pizza, fresh hot
soup, hot dogs, salads and pastas.
Interac is available for your convenience. Come in to study, visit
or just relax at the
Java Mon Concession.
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BUS SERVICE
North Island College students have been offered a monthly transit pass at a 20% discount
($35.00 vs. $45.00 for 1 zone) - or a semester pass (4 month pass) for $112.00 (for 1
zone), which is a further 20% discount from the monthly pass. A two zone pass is available
for one month $43 or for a semester $138. Semester passes are available in early
September and January only. Bus passes may be purchased at the Bookstore.
Bus schedules are available at the Bookstore and at the Reception Desk (located at the
front entrance to the College). The most up-to-date schedule information can be obtained
by calling Campbell River Transit at 250-287-7433 or searching the following link:
http://www.busonline.ca/regions/cam/schedules/map.cfm
Map to Vigar Road campus from Dogwood campus
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Quadra Island Ferry
1-888-BC FERRY (1-888-223-3779)
6:40 am Except Dec 25/Jan 1
7:30 am Except Sundays and Dec 25/Jan
1
8:30 am
9:30 am
6:15 am Except Dec 25/Jan 1
7:05 am Except Sundays and Dec 25/Jan
1
8:00 am
9:00 am !!
10:30 am DC (see below)
10:00 am
12:30 pm
12:00 noon
11:30 am
1:30 pm
2:30 pm
3:30 pm
4:30 pm
5:25 pm
11:00 am
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
3:05 pm
4:00 pm DC (see below)
5:00 pm
6:15 pm Last connecting sailing to
5:50 pm
7:30 pm
7:00 pm
9:30 pm
9:00 pm
Cortes*
8:30 pm
10:30 pm
11:30 pm Fridays & Saturdays only
8:00 pm
10:00 pm
11:00 pm Fridays & Saturdays only
(DC) Tuesday sailings will be replaced by a Dangerous Cargo Sailing. No other passengers
permitted.
!!
The 9:00 am sailing from Quadra is a popular commuter crossing and has the potential to
overload.
*
Catching this sailing does not guarantee space on the 6:45 pm sailing from Quadra to
Cortes.
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EI Office 101-950 Alder St ph. 286-6212
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Daytime Emergency Phone Numbers for
North Island College and First Aid
•
Internal Phone Monday – Friday 8:30-4:30
Dial 0
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Pay phone ($0.50) or from other external phone Monday – Friday 8:30-4:30
Dial 923-9700
After Hours Emergency Phone Numbers
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Internal Phone
- Ambulance 9-911
- Fire 9-911
- Police 9-911
- Crisis Line 9-287-7743
•
Pay phone (no charge) or other external phone
- Ambulance 911
- Fire 911
- Police 911
When reporting First Aid emergencies Stay on the Line!
Walk-in Clinics and Hospital contact information
Clinic hours vary. Phone or visit for more information.
•
•
•
•
Alder Medical Centre 277 Evergreen Rd (at Birch and Evergreen near the
hospital) 287-7441
Quinsam Medical Group 1400 Dogwood St (beside London Drugs and Save-On
Foods) 286-0601
River City Medical Clinic A-1424 Island Hwy (Inside Superstore at Discovery
Harbour Mall) 287-2111
Discovery Medical Clinic 1477 Island Hwy (inside Wal-Mart)250-850-3090
Hospital
•
Campbell River and District General Hospital 375 2nd Ave 287-7111
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